Measures for local climate adaptation

The example of Münster

von Ulrich Beckschulte

164 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Climate change is often perceived solely as a global problem. However, the changes associated with shifting climatic conditions will continue to manifest themselves at a local level as well. These include, for example, changes in average temperature and the steadily increasing disparity between periods of rainfall and drought. The extent of potential damage in urban areas depends to a large extent on the vulnerability of the infrastructure. The areas affected cover a wide and varied range. The challenge of adapting the urban structure to the consequences of climate change requires a comprehensive adaptation strategy. The ideal level at which to implement adaptation measures is the neighbourhood, as the smallest urban scale. Münster recognised the challenge of climate change as early as the beginning of the 1990s and has been working continuously to reduce CO¿ emissions and utilise renewable energy sources for energy supply. However, climate protection alone is not sufficient to safeguard against the effects of climate change. The potential for adaptation can be seen in selected neighbourhoods.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Raumplanung
• ISBN: 9786630459784
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.09.2026
• Größe: 220 x 150 mm
• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing